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Ireland U16s: Osam names squad for Romania games

Ireland U16s: Osam names squad for Romania games

Republic of Ireland U16 Head Coach Paul Osam has named his squad for two friendly internationals against Romania next week.

12th Sep 2017

The Irish travel to Bucharest to face the Romanians on Tuesday, September 19, and Thursday, September 21.

"These are the first internationals for this age group this season so it's our first time to work with them around a match situation," said Osam.

"I obviously saw these players at U15 international level with Jason Donohue last year and there are a few new players at this level.

"It gives me an opportunity to see these players play and see how they gel with the group.

"Like any Eastern European nation, Romania will be a different challenge for our players. These games are all part of their education and we want them to be able to cope with different styles.

"But we have to concentrate on what we do in terms of our style of play and principles."

Osam has looked at a number of players throughout the summer and had a successful training camp last month.

"We've had two assessment games against SSE Airtricity League opposition and a three-day camp with this squad for two days at Johnstown House in August working on the principles of play followed by a friendly game against SSE Airtricity League level opposition," said Osam.

"The Victory Shield is in Northern Ireland in October so this group going to Romania will be in a position to make that squad while others who may not be involved this time for one reason or another will also come into consideration."